The Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee (MRCCC) is kicking off National Science Week with a forum at the Mimburi Outdoor Education Centre, Belli Park on Saturday 12 August. The Exploring STEM in the Mary River forum features Dr Margaret Cook, Research Fellow at the Australian Rivers Institute, Environmental Historian and author of a River with…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
The Answer is Blowing in the Wind
Join the Phelan boys for a discussion about life journeys, renewable energy, finance & complexity, activism, ecological justice and guitars. How did engineering student Ollie arrive at his final year research project on offshore wind energy? Oliver is a Renewable Energy Engineering student at the University of Newcastle and the recipient of the 2023 Oceanex…
The Answer is Blowing in the Wind
oin the Phelan boys for a discussion about life journeys, renewable energy, finance & complexity, activism, ecological justice and guitars.How did Engineering student Ollie arrive at his final year research project on offshore wind energy? Oliver is a Renewable Energy Engineering student at the University of Newcastle and the recipient of the 2023 Oceanex Energy…
Bininj Business Mob – Innovations on Country
Students of Nawarddeken Academy and the communities of Mamadawerre, Manmoyi and Kabulwarnamyo are looking forward to doing a deep dive to learn more about STEM careers on Country. Set within the Warddeken Indigenous Protected Area, students and community members are invited to join in the learning and build their skills and share their existing knowledge in innovations that…
SA Marine Parks – Science in the Pub
Join the Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries Team, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Inspiring SA, artists and scientists, for a pub meal as you learn more about First Nations connection to Sea, Country, and how marine parks protect sea lions, sharks, rays and cuttlefish. Sit back and experience a mesmerising dive with giant cuttlefish, rays, Port Jackson…
First Scientists – Boomerang engineering
Enjoy a special National Science Week BKids session and learn all about how the First Scientists harnessed engineering to create and use boomerangs. Join Southern Cultural Immersion for an authentic cultural workshop to learn all about how boomerangs are used, why they are engineered the way they are and have a go at throwing one…
Using Ancient Knowledge for Environmental Sustainability, Healthcare and Cultural Revitalisation
In this webinar, you will hear from the fully Indigenous owned organisations Native Secrets and South Coast Seaweed and how they are working to revitalise customary knowledge on natural resources and extend on this knowledge in innovative ways leading to positive impacts for our environment and for healthcare. They will share examples of the customary…
Science Together for the 20th anniversary of the Reef Guardian Program
A regional convention for National Science Week, Science Together for the 20th anniversary of the Reef Guardian Program at the Bundaberg Multiplex. Teachers, stall holders and the community will: further develop their science knowledge learn about conservation and protection of the Great Barrier Reef through special guest speakers engage in hands-on activities designed to inspire…
Wollongong University’s Design a T-shirt Competition
The University of Wollongong is delighted to announce that entries for the Design a T-shirt Competition are open. The competition is for children in Years 3-8 (Stages 2, 3 & 4) to help celebrate the National Science Week theme of Innovation: Powering Future Industries. The theme incorporates the advancement in technology in all industries, especially…
The Salty Forest Online Expert Panel Discussion
Join an online Mangrove Discovery Forum with a panel of experts and become a part of the People’s Mangrove Forest in the lead up to the Port Pirie SALA Winter Festival 2023. Your experts include Matt Waller from Cutty’s Boat Tours, Kristen Messenger from Bugs and Slugs, Anthony North from local retreat Still Earth and…